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Rights Group Urges El-Rufai to Honour Police Invitation The Human Rights Alliance of Nigeria (HRAN) has called on former Kaduna State Governor, Mallam Nasir El-Rufai, to honour the invitation extended to him by the Kaduna State Police Command in the interest of upholding the rule of law. The Command had reportedly summoned El-Rufai alongside six top members of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) over alleged conspiracy, incitement, mischief, and disturbance of public peace in the state. The Rights group however  said instead of honouring the invitation, El-Rufai chose to  submit a petition against the state’s Commissioner of Police, Muhammad Rabiu, accusing him of “unprofessional conduct, abuse of office, and serial violations.” In a statement signed by its spokesperson, Abraham Tar, HRAN expressed dismay over what it described as El-Rufai’s disregard for constituted authority, stressing that such conduct was unbecoming of a former governor and respected public f...

Zailani: The Making of a Strategic Voice for Kaduna and Northern Nigeria In Nigeria’s evolving political landscape, one name continues to resonate within Kaduna and beyond—Rt. Hon. Yusuf Zailani, former Speaker of the Kaduna State House of Assembly. His story is not just about holding office; it is about how legislative experience, grassroots connection, and political networking can converge to produce a leader prepared for higher responsibility. From Legislature to Leadership Zailani’s tenure as Speaker was marked by resilience and tact. In a state known for its political plurality and diverse interests, he demonstrated an ability to navigate legislative complexities while keeping the Assembly functional. One of his former colleagues in the House and former Deputy Speaker,Rt. Hon. Nuhu Goroh Shadalafiya recalls: “Zailani had this rare gift of listening before speaking. Even when tempers flared during debates, he never allowed the chamber to slide into chaos. He was more in...

VC Aspirant’s Name Missing on list of Congregation. A widely a tauted candidate’s name for the position of Vice-Chancellor at the National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN) was missing on the list of members of the university’s congregation. Prof. Godwin Akper who was the immediate past Deputy Vice-Chancellor incharge of Technology Innovation and Research of the university was conspicuously missing amongst the names of other members of the congregation this Monday. The NOUN congregation was constituted Monday to elect from amongst them who to represent their interest in the search team, a key committee in the process leading to the emergence of a new Vice-Chancellor.  The tenure of the current VC expires on February 11th, 2026. Our reporter gathered that the exclusion of Prof. Akper’s name from the list of the university’s congregation may not be unconnected to his not meeting the requirement of having a first degree, which qualifies one for membership of the university...